My old mans E-Type

dxb335d · 11-05-2010, 12:13 PM

Photo Approx 1995-1996 I ain't completely sure.

He did the RAC classic rally a few times. Drove it around Silverstone etc.

I remember it feeling quite quick (Bearing in mind I was a kid)

Loved it, and it was a very special car. I wish he had kept it, as I do about quite a few cars he had.

MB London · 11-05-2010, 12:14 PM

Approx 1995-1996 I ain't completely sure ??

I thought they were older than this

dxb335d · 11-05-2010, 12:17 PM

The photo mate, circa 1995-1996.

MB London · 11-05-2010, 12:19 PM

Was being sarcastic, thought you had made a typo

BwoodBMW · 11-05-2010, 12:20 PM

beautiful car... I'd love to have one of those one day... was it black or dark green?

willhollin · 11-05-2010, 12:48 PM

I bet he did a few birds over that bonnet eh mate!

mjh93sa · 11-05-2010, 12:53 PM

Is that what happened to the buzzard?

Crimson92 · 11-05-2010, 12:57 PM

nice

peterg1965 · 11-05-2010, 01:51 PM

Awesome car for their time, but not probably outperformed by something like a Cooper S!

dxb335d · 11-05-2010, 02:14 PM

PeterG they are awesome when new and still are now!

150mph let's not forget. Very fast for Its day and 0-60 in 6 something

Bwood it was blue.

peterg1965 · 11-05-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

PeterG they are awesome when new and still are now!

150mph let's not forget. Very fast for Its day and 0-60 in 6 something

Bwood it was blue.

My next door neighbour has one as a running restoration. It is a black 4.2(?) FHC. They don't float my boat, although I can see why they are so sought after and collectable.

AndyzDad · 11-05-2010, 02:48 PM

Stunner!

DavS1 · 11-05-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mjh93sa

Is that what happened to the buzzard?

lol.

looks lovely, A friend of mine has one which is a resto project, has had it for years but hasn't done a lot to it due to other commitments. He loves them!

dxb335d · 11-05-2010, 04:33 PM

Still got the S1?! I still have my FRST.

DavS1 · 11-05-2010, 04:36 PM

Yea mate, its currently sitting under a cover tucked away...has been since I finished the full resto just over a year ago

Going to rebuild the engine over winter and have a new G.box sitting.

Notice the grey fiesta in the pic you posted of your dogs in the boot of the BM!

What you doing with it?

dxb335d · 11-05-2010, 04:40 PM

That pic is ancient 2003 ish. The grey fez was a XR2i.

My FRST is radiant red and ain't turned a wheel since sep 06.

DavS1 · 11-05-2010, 04:46 PM

Ah I actually thought it was an XR with the blue strip on the bumper but assumed it was your Frst...

You going to hang onto it or is it F/S?

dxb335d · 11-05-2010, 04:51 PM

It's a non runner. Cracked a piston. So just sat there. Sad
I know. Had loads of offers as is but stupid ones.

DavS1 · 11-05-2010, 05:10 PM

Probably caused by det.

Any pics? what kinda condition? last thing I need is another project car but you know how it goes....lol

dxb335d · 11-06-2010, 04:04 AM

Not concourse but in good condition. Poorly built 1.8zvh conversion.

I'll dig out a pic.

F31-340i · 11-06-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

PeterG they are awesome when new and still are now!

150mph let's not forget. Very fast for Its day and 0-60 in 6 something

Bwood it was blue.

Lovely cars. Seem to recall that the one "Motor" magazine did 150mph in was blueprinted etc. - basically Jaguar "cheated"!

Still wonderful though, and good value new - (near) 150mph grunt for about £2000, when similar performance Ferraris were £4000+.

beemerbird · 11-06-2010, 03:02 PM

Lovely car Carl.

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MB London Come as you are 136 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: M4 SSll Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Approx 1995-1996 I ain't completely sure ?? I thought they were older than this
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 944 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	PeterG they are awesome when new and still are now! 150mph let's not forget. Very fast for Its day and 0-60 in 6 something Bwood it was blue. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Yea mate, its currently sitting under a cover tucked away...has been since I finished the full resto just over a year ago Going to rebuild the engine over winter and have a new G.box sitting. Notice the grey fiesta in the pic you posted of your dogs in the boot of the BM! What you doing with it? __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Ah I actually thought it was an XR with the blue strip on the bumper but assumed it was your Frst... You going to hang onto it or is it F/S? __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 944 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	It's a non runner. Cracked a piston. So just sat there. Sad I know. Had loads of offers as is but stupid ones. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Probably caused by det. Any pics? what kinda condition? last thing I need is another project car but you know how it goes....lol __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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